SD man held after pot, puppies, baby found in home

San Diego 
San Diego police arrested a man after officers found dozens of pot plants, 13 puppies and a three-month-old baby in his home.

The Los Angeles Times reports (
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) 32-year-old Christopher Palmer was taken into custody Monday on suspicion of possession of marijuana, child cruelty and theft of utility services.

Firefighters had gone to Palmer's home in the City Heights neighborhood after a fire was reported.

Officials say they found the baby, 60 to 70 marijuana plants, and the dogs - including Rottweilers, Yorkshire terriers, Doberman pinschers and poodles.

The newspaper says the plants were seized as possible evidence, the dogs were taken to the Department of Animal Services, and the baby was taken to Rady Children's Hospital for examination.

Palmer told investigators that he acts as a broker between dog breeders and would-be owners.